Communications Business Partner

2 months ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time
About the Role

The Communications Business Partner, International, Strategy and Engagement is a key role that is accountable for providing strategic communications advice and execution across the International and Engagement and Policy, Strategy & Impact (PSI) portfolios to help achieve business objectives, build staff engagement, and protect and enhance RMIT's brand and reputation.

The role will partner with leaders and key stakeholders predominantly in the PSI portfolio to understand business objectives and priorities, and lead the planning, execution and measurement of compelling and impactful engagement strategies reaching both internal and external audiences. A large part of this role is external promotion of PSI activities, so experience promoting initiatives across external channels including media, social media and website news is crucial.

The role will engage the broader University Communications team to deliver communications and engagement activities.

RMIT supports hybrid ways of working and will consider applicants wishing to work flexibly, full time or at a reduced load of 0.8 FTE.

About You

To be successful in this position, you'll have (in line with the position description):

  • Demonstrated experience developing, executing and measuring communications and engagement strategies for internal and external audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholders and juggling competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a Business Partnering model.
  • Ability to foster positive working relationships with key business stakeholders and good cross-functional relationships.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the International and Engagement Portfolio

The International and Engagement Portfolio is responsible for RMIT's international strategy and agenda, including international development and partnerships and oversight of our international operations including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Europe. It also incorporates the university's key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships.

University Communications includes External Affairs & Media, Channels & Campaigns, Student Experience, Colleges & Research and Innovation, Operations, and International, Strategy and Engagement.

Click for more information about the Portfolio.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Kassie McKnight via email.

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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